Powerlessly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
powerlessly
[ หpaสษlษชslษช ]
feeling of helplessness
In a way that lacks strength or ability to act; in a helpless manner.
Synonyms
helplessly, ineffectually, weakly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| powerlessly |
Used when someone is unable to control or influence a situation, often leading to frustration or despair.
|
| helplessly |
Used to describe a state where someone is unable to take any action to improve a situation, often because they lack the necessary ability or resources.
|
| weakly |
Used to describe someone who is lacking in physical strength or energy, or an action that lacks force or conviction.
|
| ineffectually |
Used when someoneโs actions or efforts are ineffective or fail to produce the desired outcome, often implying that the attempts were poorly executed.
|
Examples of usage
- She stood powerlessly as the fire consumed her house.
- The villagers watched powerlessly as the flood waters rose higher and higher.
Translations
Translations of the word "powerlessly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น impotentemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคธเคนเคพเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช machtlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa daya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทัะธะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bezsilnie
๐ฏ๐ต ็กๅใซ (ใใใใใซ)
๐ซ๐ท impuissant
๐ช๐ธ impotentemente
๐น๐ท gรผรงsรผzce
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋ ฅํ๊ฒ (muryeokhage)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุง ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ bezmocnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ bezmocne
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅๅฐ (wรบlรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ brez moฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ mรกttlaus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแซแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qรผdrษtsiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ impotentemente
Etymology
The word 'powerlessly' is derived from the word 'powerless', which dates back to the late 14th century. The suffix -ly is added to create the adverb form. The concept of powerlessness has been explored in various fields such as psychology, sociology, and literature, highlighting the feeling of helplessness or lack of control in different situations.
See also: empower, overpower, overpowered, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powering, powerless, powerlessness, powerplant, powers, superpower.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,967, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.